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Posted by: mqc1079

I am interviewing in the next couple weeks for a full-time Fire/Police/EMS dispatch position for a medium sized town. I have no experience in dispatching however, I am a Firefighter.

Does anyone have any advice that could help me be better prepared for my interview?

Thank You

Posted by: 94c

you need to show up and do something that will set you apart from the rest.

like show up in a HazMat suit.

Posted by: 9mm

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Originally Posted by mqc1079

I am interviewing in the next couple weeks for a full-time Fire/Police/EMS dispatch position for a medium sized town. I have no experience in dispatching however, I am a Firefighter.

Does anyone have any advice that could help me be better prepared for my interview?

Thank You

I think one of the biggest things is your availabilty to provide coverage for sick days, vacation days, etc etc, when others bang out. Also your carreer goals as well, are you looking to stay in dispatching long term or are you just using it as a stepping stone to jump into something else?

Good Luck

Posted by: Bullock

Since you have no dispatch experience, I would advise you to try and use your fire experience to your advantage. Key points being the ability to multi-task, handle emergency situations, use of the radio etc. Good Luck!

Posted by: MrJim911

Dress appropriately. You are going to a job interview, which means you wear a suit and tie or a dress or slacks or whatever you prefer. Make sure you dress with respect for the job and the people taking the time to interview you. No T-shirts, no jeans. When I tested with 60 other people, I was the only male to show up to the interview with a suit on… I was the only male to get the job.

When you get there, make sure you sit with a posture that shows you are paying attention to what the interviewers are saying or asking. Sit up straight; do not sit with your arms folded in front of you. Do not fiddle your fingers. Also, maintain eye contact with the interviewers. This will help ensure you hear what they say and it also shows them that you are paying attention.

BE HONEST. This is the single most important piece of advice anyone can give you. When you’re asked a question, answer it with honesty. Don’t make up an answer to make the interviewers like you. We don’t want that kind of person working in our profession. Give each a question a few seconds of thought so it’s the best you can give. That doesn’t mean to leave the interviewers hanging wondering if you’ve slipped into a coma, but just enough time for you to quickly plan out your response.

Now is a great time to ask questions about anything you might want to know about the job. Not specifics like “How does your CAD work?” But general questions about shift work, hours, benefits, etc… This shows interest in the job and helps you decide if you really want to work there.

After the interview, go shake the interviewer’s hands and thank them for their time.

There are books out there that allegedly give advice on 911 interviews. Don’t waste your money.

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